Grab, Razer, AirAsia among firms exploring bids for Malaysia digital bank licence


A Razer Pay booth at a trade show in Singapore last year. Razer and other companies are looking to apply for digital banking licences in Malaysia, sources said. — Reuters

SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR: Ride-hailing group Grab, gaming firm Razer, AirAsia, telecoms firm Axiata and lender CIMB are among companies looking to apply for digital banking licences in Malaysia, sources said.

Some of these companies have begun talking to consultancies as they explore a possible foray into digital banking, said the people familiar with the matter.

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